Onsite Instructor Prelicensure Clinical - Twin Falls, ID - Part Time

Western Governors University • Twin Falls, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Onsite Instructor Prelicensure Clinical is an hourly faculty position supporting students in experiential clinical coursework in the Twin Falls, Idaho region. The instructor teaches and mentors students in clinical placement settings, provides specialized instruction for challenging clinical coursework, and supports an assigned group of students through group and individual interactions. The position varies in instructional method, length, and intensity according to student and facility needs, and includes in-person and remote student evaluation. The role is paid hourly and bi-weekly; employees must accurately and promptly record all hours worked. This is a part-time, intermittent position classified to work fewer than 30 standard weekly hours.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing; education is verified.
• At least two years of nursing experience.
• Unencumbered RN license and an active, unencumbered license in the designated state.
• Work history demonstrating continuous advancement and success in roles requiring creative problem-solving and collaboration.
• Ability to work well under stress and meet deadlines.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude for learning innovative technology.
• Ability to comply with site-specific orientation and onboarding requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate or terminal degree in a specific content area.
• Strong experience with distance education and distance-learning students.
• Prior experience in clinical teaching or nursing education.

Responsibilities

• Support WGU’s mission and strategic vision while demonstrating commitment, effectiveness, and consistency.
• Serve as a professional role model in communication, ethical conduct, and problem-solving.
• Provide expertise in an assigned content area and maintain current knowledge in the field.
• Participate in implementing the philosophy and goals of the program.
• Foster student learning through innovative teaching practices, including instruction on performing duties in clinical settings.
• Respond promptly to student needs and communicate professionally and respectfully with students and the WGU community.
• Refer students for remediation or other needs in accordance with WGU policies and procedures.
• Communicate with students’ assigned coaches or preceptors about student progress and concerns as needed.
• Review and approve students’ clinical time.
• Provide proactive support and outreach to assigned students.
• Use technology-based teaching and communication platforms to help students develop competencies.
• Submit electronic clinical student evaluation forms after clinical intensives are completed.
• Collaborate with university professionals to promote a positive, student-focused environment.
• Respond promptly to changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines.
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant state regulations.
• Conduct student evaluations in person and/or remotely.
• Support the Health Placement Team in securing clinical partnerships as needed.

Benefits

• May be eligible for mental healthcare.
• May be eligible for a retirement savings plan.
• May be eligible for a wellbeing program.
• Prorated paid holidays.
• Accrued sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level